Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwest Arkansas and Northeast Texas Until 5:15 PM CDT
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hempstead, Little River, Miller, and Bowie counties, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Arkansas and Northeast Texas
- Issued
- April 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport LA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwest Arkansas and Northeast Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Shreveport, LA, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southwestern Arkansas and northeastern Texas. The warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 5:15 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are under the warning:
- Southwestern Arkansas: Southern Hempstead County, Southeastern Little River County, and Northern Miller County.
- Northeastern Texas: East Central Bowie County.
Specific locations impacted include Texarkana, Hope, Wake Village, Ashdown, New Boston, Nash, Hooks, Red Lick, Fulton, Ogden, Mandeville, Richmond, Leary, McNab, Homan, Red Bluff, Millwood, Pine Prairie, and Hervey.
Expected Conditions
At 4:25 PM CDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line from near Saratoga to near New Boston, moving east at 45 mph.
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for portions of southwest Arkansas and northeast Texas until 9:00 PM CDT Sunday.
Timeline
- Alert Issued: 4:25 PM CDT, March 15, 2026
- Alert Expires: 5:15 PM CDT, March 15, 2026
- Storm Movement: Moving east at 45 mph
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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